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Widefield School District 3
WSD3 Working on Its Purple Star Designation
What is a Purple Star Designation?
The Purple Star School designation signals to military families that a school is committed to supporting students as they transition into a new learning environment within a new community. This designation ensures that the school provides resources to support the student's social and emotional well-being during this adjustment.
What does it take to become a Purple Star School?
- Dedicated Liaisons: Liaisons serve as a single point of contact for military families and their students, who have been specially trained to support the issues that face military families.
- Student Led Leadership: Students provide peer-to-peer support for new and continuing military-connected students to create a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Specialized Education Planning & Programs: Purple Star schools have systems and process to ensure students stay on track for academic success, have access to activities and enrichment programs, and develop a sense of belonging at their school.
With 22% of its student population being military-connected, WSD3 is actively pursuing its Purple Star School designation to better serve these students and their families.
WHS Military-Liaison
Greg Morris
morrisgregory@wsd3.org
719-391-3111
How to relocate to, enroll in, register for, and transfer records to Widefield High School: Please contact the military liaison to inform them of the incoming student and visit the Registrar's Office page to view school offerings. Please also email all school records to both the military liaison and the school registrar at kawakamic@wsd3.org
Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced courses available at Widefield High School at our school Registrar's Office page.
WHS Course CatalogA list of counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at Widefield High School are available on the WHS Counseling page and/or by contacting the military liaison for more specific needs (email listed above).
GMS Military-Liaison
Danielle Hoyt
hoytdanielle@wsd3.org
719-391-3366
How to relocate to, enroll in, register for, and transfer records to the Grand Mountain School: Please contact the military liaison to inform them of the incoming student and visit the Widefield School District 3 Enrollment page to view school offerings. Please also email all school records to both the military liaison and the school counseling office at brettlauren@wsd3.org
Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced courses available at Grand Mountain School's Counseling page.
GMS Grade Program DescriptionA list of counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at Grand Mountain School's Counseling page and/or by contacting the military liaison for more specific needs (email listed above).
Military Liaison Duties
The military liaison duties include:
- The military liaison collaborates with the MFLC, school administration, and school staff to ensure military-connected students access the support they need.
- The MFLC assesses student needs through one-on-one counseling, advisory group sessions, student-supported workshops, and student support across multiple platforms.
- For more complex needs, the liaison and MFLC coordinate with the school and external resources to meet students as they arise.
- Regular monitoring and follow-ups help ensure that students stay connected to the necessary support services as their needs change.
- School staff are also trained to refer students to the MFLC and school counselors when they observe challenges related to military life.